Fertility and productivity
The maintenance and productivity of the female herd is the backbone of the breeding operation at Boogalgopal.
Focus at all times is on the fertility of the cow. Despite what the season may bring, our expectations are that each cow produces a calf and weans that calf within the 12 month period.
All cows are seasonally mated with bulls put out on average for a 12 week period from late Spring and removed mid to late Summer. Calves therefore fall from late August to early December with the majority in September/October. (In seasonally favourable years, an AI programme is run with a selection of 60 or so heifers).
Cows are preg tested following weaning and all non-pregnants are culled. The cow is culled for age only when her own health is assessed to be compromised by allowing her back to the bull. Therefore every breeder in the paddock is a ‘working girl’ and a productive unit in the enterprise.
Bred in a natural environment
Although Boogalgopal is in a ‘ticky area’, no cattle dip or tickicide has been used for over 40 years in our brahman breeding herd and ticks have never been a problem.
We adhere to the philosophy that ‘natural is best’ and the successful adaptation of each animal to the environment ensures their position in the herd.
Minimal intervention with buffalo fly control is carried out in Summer depending on the severity of the fly population. A naturally hardy constitution is the favoured trait that we look for.
Good temperament
We believe quiet cattle are bred..not made.
Emphasis on a’ kind eye’ and favourable temperament is paramount at Boogalgopal and unsuitable breeders find themselves homeless in a short space of time!
Breeding for a quiet nature over 40 years however has resulted in a herd that is a pleasure to work – without losing the ability to walk along and work efficiently through the yards.
Contact us
Contact Tex and Bron on 07 4167 5163 or Lance and Janelle on 07 4167 2176 or complete the form below and we will be in touch.
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